Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-28


nous flagship Hartford.
INSPECTION OF STEEL FOR THE NAvY.-Engineel
officers OF the Navy will inspect the steel and
other material needed for the engines OF the new
cruisers and gunbOatS, now being built. The reg
ular steel inspectors will examine and test the
steel needed for boilers and line Shafting in add
tion to that used in the hull or the vessels.
S. S. Adams arrived at Guayamas Mexico, April 10
THE SECRETARY OF WAR will return to Washing
| ton this evening.
THE LATE LIEUT.. DANESHowER.-At recent
meeting, at ANNAPOLIS Nd, of the board OF contrO
OF the U. S. Naval Institute, resolutions wert
adopted in regard to the death OF the late Lieut.
John w. DanenhOWer, who was secretary anC
treasurer OF the board, in which feeling tribute
Is paid to the fidelity, energy and ability OF the
deceased In the discharge OF the duties OF his
Office, (which contributed in large degree to the
present prosperity and usefulness OF the institute.
BUILDING TEN-INcH GUNS AT THE N AvY-YARD.-
Orders nave been issued to commence the con.
struction of a new uen-inch gun at the washing
ton navy-yard for the Boston. The increased
work will probably necessitate an additional force
OF workmen. Two ten-inch guns are still at the
washington navy-yard, one nearly completed and
the other well under way.
FLOWERS IN THE PUBLIC PARKs.-Since public
attention was called to the frequent thefts OF
flowers from the public parks these depredations
have almost entirely ceased. The little triangle
at the intersection OF Connecticut avenue and N
street, however, still occasionally suffers at the
hands Of vandals. Col. Wilson intends planting
next fall, In the parks and reservations, nearly
double the usual number OF hyacfnths and tulips
WORK on the mound around the Washington
monument has been commenced.
THE HAWAIIAN QUEEN EN- RouTE.-Queen Kapio
lani, OF the Hawaiian kingdom, accompanied by
Princess LtltnOkalant and their suites, left SaI
Francisco for washington yesterday afternoon.
BEFORE JOINING the North Atlantic squadron
the Trenton will be sent out to Brazil with detail
OF men for the Lancaster. No officer has yet beer
ordered to command the Trenton, but Capt n e.
Farquhar will probably be assigned to that duty
in day or two.
ENTERTAINING AND ENTERTAINED By THE KING
OF GREEcE.-A report by the United States min.
lister at Athens, referring to the recent departure
lin, says that he cannot commend too highly thu
conduct and bearing of both officers and men.
Their departure was much regretted by the Ameri-
cans, as well as the people OF Athens. Before
leaving, the ship was visited by the king and
royal family, who were dined and entertained on
board, and members OF the cabinet, foreign min.
listers and other distinguished persons. Admiral
Franklin, Capt Dewey and other officers OF the
vessel were entertained at the palace by the king
and queen.
NAVAL ORDERs.-Lieut. VIM. H. Jaques, Ensign
Frank w. Tappan and Passed Assistant Surgeon
Chas. T. Hubbett have been ordered to the Trenton
May 10. Chief Engineer Lewis w. Robinson has
examining board at Philadelphia. Lieut.. w. H.
Drigg has been detached from duty at the Navy
Department, Sth Of May, and ordered to the Tren-
ton. Lieut.. l. L. Reamy, from the Naval Observe
tory, 9Th OF May, and ordered to the Trenton.
Lieut.. John NJ. Hawley, from the Coast Survey, on
sign Percivai JWerlich, from duty in the Navy De-
partment Sth OF May, and ordered to the Trenton.
Assistant Surgeon c. j: Decker, from the St Louis
May 9th, and ordered to the Trenton. Medical
Inspector Adrian Hudson, from special duty, May
9Th, and ordered to the Trenton. Paymaster R
7. Isle, On being relieved from duty on the 30th
inst, has been ordered to duty on the Trenton.
Chief Engineer A. S. Greene, from duty as men,
ber of the examining board at Philadelphia and
ordered to hold himself In readiness for sea ser.
New York and ordered to the Trenton.
ARMY oRDERs-second Lieut.. Jacob F. Kreps,
22d infantry, has been detailed as military pro-
lessor at the Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa,
July 1st. relieving First Lieut. A. NJ Fuller, I'd
cavalry, who will join his troop. Sergeant II. b.
Ward, 7th cavalry, has been placed on the retired
list. Capt. Gaines Lawson, 25th infantry, has
been granted one months extension ofleave
AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
Gen. Sickles, Senators German and Plumb, Solici-
tor General jerks, ex-senator Mcdonald with
Hon. Jason B. Brown, OF Indiana, Chaplain w. X.
Tully, Henry A. Smith.
PERsoNAL--Recorder Trotter was able yesterday
to sit up in chair for short time for the first
time In six weeks.-F II. Morehouse auditor OF
the southeastern Railway, OF Boston, Col w. E.
Merrill. Dr. JOS X. Smith, and Maj. j. c. post OF
the Army, Capt. Henry Knox OF the Navy, N.
Kirkman OF Nashville, Hon. B. B. Smalley of Yer
mont, and Representative Barnes Compton are at
the Ebbitt.--The Boston Base Ball Club c. II.
Williamson OF New York, w. II. Newell OF Boston,
andJudge Warfield OF Chicago are at Willard's-
j. OBrien OF New York Dr. j. c. Walker OF Indian.
ap0lis Osborne HoWes, jE, OF Boston, H. Martin OF
Buffalo, are at the Riggs.-Count d. Archat Is at
Welckers.-W. F. Clarke of New York is al
Wormleya-C. c. Norven and Thos F. Maxey OF
New York. Marvin Hughitt OF Chicago, Geo. e
Halbert OF Cincinnati, and II. W. Lamb Of Boston
are at the Arlington.
Appointments by the President.
The President made the following appointments
| to-day:
Isaac Hilliard Polk, of California to be receive,
OF public moneys at Los Angeles, CAL
Frank w. Welna, of West Point Neb, to be reg
lister OF the land office at Niobrara, Neb.
Walter d. Davidge, OF Washington, D. c., to b<
visitor 70 the Governments H0spitar for the Insane
vice Judge Cuppy, deceased.
tmasters.nAlbert ]. Lovelee, at Adams, N
T.; wright L Perry, at Cold Spring, N. Y.
Senator Vest StiA Explaininx.
| HIS STATEMENT IN NEW YORK OF HIS CoNv KRsA